MINDSET FOR IELTS. UNIT 3

UNIT 03:
HOBBIES, LEISURE
AND ENTERTAINMENT

By TRUNG TÂM GIÁO DỤC TOÀN CẦU GLOBAL EDUCATION

MINDSET FOR IELTS

UNIT 03: HOBBIES, LEISUREAND ENTERTAINMENT

By TRUNG TÂM GIÁO DỤC TOÀN CẦU GLOBAL EDUCATION

IN THIS UNIT YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO

- identify different types of leisure activities and sports
- listen for specific information from a conversation
- use present simple vs present continuous
- skim read an article for gist
- describe pictures using present simple and present continuous
- write a message in response to a friend

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Exercise 1: Match the leisure activities in the box to the pictures. There are three extra activities you do not need to use.

LEAD-IN

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Exercise 1: Match the leisure activities in the box to the pictures. There are three extra activities you do not need to use.

LEAD-IN

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Exercise 1: Match the leisure activities in the box to the pictures. There are three extra activities you do not need to use.

LEAD-IN

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Exercise 2: What do you think about the activities in Exercise 1?

Complete the table using the activities from the word box in Exercise 1 that are true for you. Add three more activities to each group.

LEAD-IN

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Exercise 3: In pairs, compare your ideas. Then, discuss the questions.

LEAD-IN

1 Have you ever done any of these activities in Exercise 1?

2 What activities do you do in your free time?
3 What activities do you like to do on holiday?

What activities are popular in your country?

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Exercise 4: Listen to two friends, Deon and Mark, talking about an adventure holiday.

Which activities from Exercise 1 do you hear

LISTENING: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

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Exercise 5: Listen again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

LISTENING: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

0. When will Deon and Mark go on the adventure holiday?

A. June

B. July

C. August

Answer: C

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Exercise 5: Listen again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

LISTENING: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. How did Deon first find out about World Trek holidays?

A. He has been on one of their holidays.

B. He found their website online.

C. He heard about it from someone he knows.

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Exercise 5: Listen again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

LISTENING: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

2. Deon would like to go on an adventure holiday

A. in a forest.

B. in the mountains.

C. near the sea.

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Exercise 5: Listen again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

LISTENING: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

3. How much does the holiday they want to go on cost if they book it now?

A. £500

B. £650

C. £800

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Exercise 5: Listen again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

LISTENING: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

4. The price of the holiday does NOT include

A. food.

B. the guide.

C. transport.

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Exercise 5: Listen again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

LISTENING: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

5. What time will the boys meet this evening?

A. 7pm

B. 7:30 pm

C. 8pm

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Exercise 6: Read the blog entry and look at the verbs in purple. Then, complete the table using the verbs from the blog entry. There are two examples.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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Exercise 7: Look again at the verbs in Exercise 6. Then, complete the grammar rules with simple or continuous.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

1 We use the present __________ with time words and phrases, such as at the moment, today and now.

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Exercise 7: Look again at the verbs in Exercise 6. Then, complete the grammar rules with simple or continuous.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

2 We use the present __________ with adverbs, such as always, sometimes, usually and every day.

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Exercise 7: Look again at the verbs in Exercise 6. Then, complete the grammar rules with simple or continuous.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

3 We use the present __________ to talk about habits and routines.

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Exercise 7: Look again at the verbs in Exercise 6. Then, complete the grammar rules with simple or continuous.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

4 We use the present __________ to describe the action in photographs.

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Exercise 8: Rewrite the verbs using the third person -s / -es / -ies and the -ing form.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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Exercise 9: Match questions 1–4 with answers A–D. Then, complete the grammar rules with simple or continuous.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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Exercise 10: Read the conversations. Then, complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

1
A Hi, Gabby. What __________________ (you/do) at the moment?

Do __________________ (want) to go out somewhere?

B I can’t, sorry. I __________________ (watch) a football match on TV. My team usually __________________ (play) really well but they __________________ (lose) very badly today!

A Oh, no! Maybe another time then.

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Exercise 10: Read the conversations. Then, complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

2

A Tom, I __________________ (wait) for you outside the cinema. Where are you?

B I’m sorry, I’m still on the bus. It’s terrible – this bus never __________________ (arrive) on time.

A Oh, OK. See you soon.

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Exercise 10: Read the conversations. Then, complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

3

A Hi, Jane. Sam __________________ (not answer) my calls today. Is there something the matter with him?

B No, he’s fine. It’s just that he’s got a French exam next week, so he __________________ (study) at the moment.

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Exercise 10: Read the conversations. Then, complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

3

A Hi, Jane. Sam __________________ (not answer) my calls today. Is there something the matter with him?

B No, he’s fine. It’s just that he’s got a French exam next week, so he __________________ (study) at the moment.

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Exercise 10: Read the conversations. Then, complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

4 A How __________________ usually __________________ (you/get) to college Chris?

B I __________________ (walk). It __________________ (not take) long. What about you?

A My Dad usually __________________ (drive) me there but he __________________ (work) today.

B Well, let’s walk together.

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Exercise 11: Write questions using the words in the present simple or present continuous forms.

Then, in pairs, ask and answer the questions.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

1 Why / learn / English?
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Exercise 11: Write questions using the words in the present simple or present continuous forms.

Then, in pairs, ask and answer the questions.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

2 What time / usually / get up?
_____________________________________________

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Exercise 11: Write questions using the words in the present simple or present continuous forms.

Then, in pairs, ask and answer the questions.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

3 What / learn about / in geography at the moment?

_____________________________________________

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Exercise 11: Write questions using the words in the present simple or present continuous forms.

Then, in pairs, ask and answer the questions.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

4 play / tennis?
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Exercise 11: Write questions using the words in the present simple or present continuous forms.

Then, in pairs, ask and answer the questions.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

5 What / teacher / do / now?

_____________________________________________

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Exercise 12: You are going to read an article about a sportsperson. First, look at the photos and skim read the article once quickly. Then, in pairs, answer the questions.

READING: USE OF DISTRACTION

1 Who do you think Aimee Fuller is?

2 What sport has Aimee become successful in?

3 What is the reason for this article?

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Exercise 13: Read the article in Exercise 12 again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

READING: USE OF DISTRACTION

Ex: Aimee spent the first few years of her life in England.

A True  B False  C Not Given

Answer: A

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Exercise 13: Read the article in Exercise 12 again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

READING: USE OF DISTRACTION

1 Aimee learnt to ski before she started snowboarding.
A True  B False  C Not Given

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Exercise 13: Read the article in Exercise 12 again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

READING: USE OF DISTRACTION

2 It often snowed during winter in Aimee’s hometown.

 A True  B False  C Not Given

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Exercise 13: Read the article in Exercise 12 again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

READING: USE OF DISTRACTION

3 It took Aimee a long time to find a coach after she moved to the USA.

 A True  B False  C Not Given

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Exercise 13: Read the article in Exercise 12 again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

READING: USE OF DISTRACTION

4 Aimee has won an Olympic medal.

 A True  B False  C Not Given

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Exercise 13: Read the article in Exercise 12 again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

READING: USE OF DISTRACTION

5 Aimee practises snowboarding in the mountains at least three times a week.

 A True  B False  C Not Given

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Exercise 13: Read the article in Exercise 12 again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

READING: USE OF DISTRACTION

6 Aimee thinks that snowboarding is more dangerous for her when she is not fit.

 A True  B False  C Not Given

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Exercise 13: Read the article in Exercise 12 again and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

READING: USE OF DISTRACTION

7 In her free time, Aimee prefers being with people to spending time on her laptop.

 A True  B False  C Not Given

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Exercise 14: Complete the words from the article to match the descriptions.

READING: USE OF DISTRACTION

1 This is someone who is paid to do a sport or other activity. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

2 This means to practise your sport. _ _ _ _ _

3 This word describes someone who is doing well in his/her life. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Exercise 14: Complete the words from the article to match the descriptions.

READING: USE OF DISTRACTION

4 When you are this, you don’t get tired easily when you exercise or do sport. _ _ _

5 You ask someone for this when you want to know what to do. _ _ _ _ _

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Exercise 15: Look at the pictures. Then, in pairs, answer the questions.

SPEAKING AND VOCABULARY

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Exercise 16: In pairs, add more activities that you know to Exercise 15. Which pair in your class can think of the most?

SPEAKING AND VOCABULARY

Exercise 17: In the same pairs, look at the pictures in Exercise 15 again and describe what is happening in each one.

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Exercise 18: Now, in your pairs, you are going to talk about a different sport. First, decide what sport you are going to talk about. Then, complete the task.

SPEAKING AND VOCABULARY

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Exercise 19: Work in different pairs. You are going to describe a picture. Read the instructions and do the task.

SPEAKING AND VOCABULARY

• Student A, look at picture 1.

• Student B, look at picture 2.

• Take turns to say what is happening in your picture.

• Find five things that are the same in the two pictures, and five differences between them.

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Exercise 19: Work in different pairs. You are going to describe a picture. Read the instructions and do the task.

SPEAKING AND VOCABULARY

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Exercise 20: In small groups, talk about your hobbies and interests. Ask and answer the questions.

SPEAKING AND VOCABULARY

1 What activities do you like doing in your free time?

2 Which sports do you like doing? Which sports do you watch on TV?

3 Is it important to spend time outdoors? Why/Why not?

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Exercise 21: Read some information about a film festival and an email you received from your friend, Andrew. Then, complete the notes.

WRITING: RESPONDING TO A MESSAGE FROM A FRIEND

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Exercise 21: Read some information about a film festival and an email you received from your friend, Andrew. Then, complete the notes.

WRITING: RESPONDING TO A MESSAGE FROM A FRIEND

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Exercise 22: You and Andrew are now at the film festival. You receive a message on your phone from another friend, Richard. Read the message. What does Richard want to do?

WRITING: RESPONDING TO A MESSAGE FROM A FRIEND

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Exercise 23: Use the information from this unit to write a message in reply to Richard in Exercise 22. In your message, you should include:

WRITING: RESPONDING TO A MESSAGE FROM A FRIEND

• where you are

• who you are with

• what you are doing

• what is happening

• where you can meet Richard

• what Richard should bring

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Exercise 24: In pairs, compare your answers.

Check your answers for mistakes with spelling and punctuation, and make sure you have used present tenses correctly.

WRITING: RESPONDING TO A MESSAGE FROM A FRIEND

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